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Bob Bondurant, ace driver

Description: High performance driver Bob Bondurant takes road tour of Boston, negotiating traffic to demonstrate evasive maneuvers + emergency tactics he learned as Formula One racer. Race track.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/21/1989

Boston's earthquake-proofness

Description: Civil engineers talk about solidity of Boston roads, bridges, high-rise buildings in event of earthquake, and the need to retrofit older structures. Boston skyline on cloudy day. Storrow Drive traffic. Beacon Hill.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/19/1989

Brockton: fix roads or collect trash?

Description: Because of local aid cuts, Brockton cannot afford to repair potholed roads and clean up dumped trash. Garbage collection, DPW trucks, city seal.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/22/1989

Highway and bridge conditions

Description: Funds are needed to repair state highways and bridges at end of life cycle. Evidence of structural decay. Sen. William MacLean. Jane Garvey, public works commissioner. 'Save our bridges' bumper sticker. Infrastructure.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1989

Pedestrians in Harvard Square

Description: Pedestrians in Harvard Square in summer clothes. Masses crossing intersection at Nini's Corner. Feet and legs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/08/1989

Poor condition of Route 16

Description: Natick residents complain about poor condition of Route 16. Patched pavement, ruts, potholes. Bumpy drive along road. Traffic.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/21/1989

Revenues, services, taxpayers

Description: Explainer on where state funds go: human services, corrections, education, highway construction, job training, health care, etc. Per capita spending and increase therein rank above national average.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/12/1989

Tunnels and tolls

Description: Turnpike Authority wants to increase tunnel tolls to repair falling ceiling tiles caused by water seepage. Traffic approaching toll booths and going through tunnel. Allan McKinnon, John Vitagliano, Rep. Gus Serra.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/14/1989

Walpole fights MWRA

Description: Walpole residents oppose selection of their town as site for solid waste disposal. They plan to fight the MWRA sewage landfill proposal. Paul Levy. B-roll of town center, roads, houses.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/02/1989